The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Lagos Annex, AIG Simeon Akpanudom, has banned Point of Sale (PoS) operations within its premises.
He rather charged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and strict adherence to due process in the discharge of their duties.Akpanudom gave the charge on Thursday during a general lecture and meeting with sectional heads at FCID Annex Lagos.
In a statement by FCID Annex spokesperson and an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Aminat Mayegun, the ban aligns with the directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu
.According to Akpanudom, such activities are incompatible with security and operational integrity and are often exploited to facilitate corrupt practices.He directed that all intelligence reports must be thoroughly vetted and verified by sectional heads before submission.
He tasked sectional heads to ensure deliberate supervision of personnel and strict compliance with professional standards to minimise misconduct.
Akpanudom stated that land-related disputes should not be entertained by the department, insisting officers follow established investigative procedures.
He warned against unprofessional conduct, noting that the Nigeria Police must project a positive and credible public image.He urged officers to respect hierarchy and uphold the established chain of command in duty performance.
The AIG reiterated that unprofessional acts would not be tolerated and would attract appropriate disciplinary measures.He encouraged officers to remain committed to integrity, accountability and national service.
